serve up

phrasal verb

served up; serving up; serves up

: to give (food) to someone at a meal, in a restaurant, etc.

That little restaurant serves up some of the best Indian food in the city.

—sometimes used figuratively

The movie serves up a lot of laughs.

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From a tranquil second-story Japanese tea parlor in the East Village to a charming British-run restaurant serving up traditional fare that’s been a West Village staple since the ‘90s, there’s plenty to choose from. —

Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 9 Feb. 2025 The luncheon includes entertainment, drawings and a great lunch served up by local business owners and their employees. —

Meghan Davy Sandvold, Twin Cities, 8 Feb. 2025 Taco Dip Instead of taking up tons of space with an all-out taco bar, throw everything into a slow-cooker and serve up this taco dip. 24. —

Christine Byrne, StyleCaster, 8 Feb. 2025 The small pack feeds up to 10, while the large pack serves up to 25. —

Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 7 Feb. 2025 See all Example Sentences for serve up